My partner and I have recently purchased a house in Staindrop. We have since encountered a number of issues with the property which we suspect were omitted in the conveyancing searches. What action can we take? What searches should? have been conducted for conveyancing in Staindrop?

The question is not clear as to the nature of the problems and if they are specific to conveyancing in Staindrop. Conveyancing searches and investigations undertaken during the legal transfer of property are supposed to help avoid problems. As part of the legal transfer of property, the vendor fills in a questionnaire known as a Seller’s Property Information Form. If the information ends up being inaccurate, you could possibly take legal action against the seller for any losses that you have suffered. The survey should have identified any problems with the structure of the property. Assuming a detailed survey was carried out and the issues were not identified, you may have a claim against the surveyor. However, if you did not have a full survey, you may be responsible for fixing any defects that have now been noted. We would always encourage buyers to take every possible step to ensure they are completely aware of the condition of a property before purchase regardless of whether they are buying in Staindrop.

I require quick conveyancing in Staindrop as I am faced with pressure to complete in less than one month. A mortgage is not required. Can I avoid the conveyancing searches to save money and time?

As you are are a mortgage free buyer you have the choice not to have searches conducted although no conveyancer would recommend that you don't. With plenty of history conveyancing in Staindrop the following are examples of what can be revealed and adversely impact the marketability of the property: Enforcement Notices, Overdue Fees, Outstanding Grants, Road Schemes,...

I'm buying my first flat in Staindrop with a loan from Coventry Building Society. The developers refused to budge the amount so I negotiated 6k of fixtures and fittings instead. The property agent advised me not disclose to my solicitor about the extras as it may affect my loan with the lender. Do I keep my lawyer in the dark?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the developer of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.

Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.

Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I have offered on two weeks back in what should have been a straight forward, no chain conveyancing. Staindrop is where the house is located. What do you suggest?

Flying freeholds in Staindrop are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Staindrop you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds thoroughly. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Staindrop may decide that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold premises.

What does commercial conveyancing in Staindrop cover?

Staindrop conveyancing for business premises incorporates a broad range of guidance, supplied by regulated solicitors, relating to business premises. For instance, this area of conveyancing can cover the sale or purchase of freehold business premises or, more usually, the assignment of existing business tenancies or the drafting of new leasing arrangements. Commercial conveyancing solicitors can also offer advice on the sale of business assets, commercial loans and the termination of leases.